Q10 Sort It Out

Introduction

You have been asked to manage the music for the beginning of a party, before the DJ arrives. The party theme is top music from 2018. Your job is to put together a play list for the first 30 minutes. You have a list of music, descriptions, and play times (over two hours of music) in a spreadsheet to choose from.

Your task is to sort the list in several different ways, and create your own playlist. You may want to work with a partner on this project.

Key Vocabulary:

Ascending: When you sort a list of numbers it will be from smallest to largest (similar to counting up from 1 to 10), when you sort alphabetic letters it will be from A to Z.

Desending: When you sort a list of numbers it will be from largest to smallest (like going down a staircase and counting how many steps are left). With alphabetic letters it will be from Z to A.

Genre: Genre is a particular type of literature, music or art.

Party Playlist: A party playlist is a mix of everyone's song preferences.

I Can Statements

can select an appropriate tool to represent data

can use spreadsheets, charts and visual representations are tools to help organize, evaluate, and present data

share my spreadsheet and charts with others

Steps

Part 1 Options: It is important to check with your teacher on which option you will use to download (Excel) or copy (Google sheet) the SortItOut data file.

6. Creative Communicator
a. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
b. Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for a variety of audiences.

It is with appreciation that the REMC Association of Michigan acknowledges Ingham ISD, Macomb ISD, and Shiawassee RESD for their collaboration in the development, evolution and success of the 21things4students.